On Aug. 31, at 10 a.m. in Wentworth Park, Chicago will gather to unveil a bronze sculpture honoring slain Chicago Police Officer Ella French.
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Southwest Side officials demand action over flood concerns
Ald. Gutierrez (14th) called for immediate response and infrastructure improvements after the Aug. 16-17 flood while city and metro water reps answered residents’ flood questions addressing specific topics at a meeting in Garfield Ridge.
New Cougars begin academic journey at SXU
Saint Xavier welcomed new students during Cougar Trax, featuring educational sessions, First-Year Fest, and the New Student Induction Ceremony.
García wins $35 million grant for Midway Airport safety
U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (D-4th) announced that Midway Airport will receive $35M in federal funding to improve safety at the airport.
New survey for Aug. 16-19 flood damage
Initial damage assessments from most recent storms and flooding must be submitted by Friday, Aug. 22, 2025
Pollo Campero brings taste of Guatemala to Marquette Park
Pollo Campero’s fourth Illinois location is now open in a former White Castle in Chicago’s Marquette Park neighborhood.
FEMA begins assessing flood damage on Southwest Side
Preliminary damage assessment teams will be visiting homes on Chicago’s Southwest Side until Sunday, Aug. 17.
FEMA expected to visit SW Side neighborhoods hit by flooding
FEMA is coming in to do a further analysis of what transpired on the weekend of July 25-28, Alderman Marty Quinn (13th) said.
Madigan must report to prison during appeal
Mike Madigan is due to report to federal prison in mid-October after his February convictions on 10 corruption charges.
Bello & Bravo brings fashion, family focus to Chicago’s Clearing neighborhood
Summit mom Maria Bello turns flea market shoe sales into Bello & Bravo, a family-run store in Chicago’s Clearing neighborhood.
